South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce that 133 youth participated in the 41st annual Rangeland and 20th annual Soil Days contests on June 10-11, 2025, in Belle Fourche.

Look around today, and the shift is undeniable—natural curls, coils, and waves are not only accepted, they’re celebrated. So ...

These plants are reliable, perfumed, enjoy the well-drained conditions, and tolerate drought well.' Loam soil has velvety or flour-like texture when dry and will roll into a weak ball shape when wet. ...

A new IAEA coordinated research project ( CRP D12015) will apply gamma-ray spectrometry and digital technologies such as drones, satellite imagery and advanced analytics for precise soil assessment to ...

Break up the top few inches of soil into chunks using a tiller or a garden fork. Then add some loose but rich amendments like compost, shredded leaves, pine needles, coffee grounds, and wood ash (from ...

Soil texture is critical in soil behavior regulation since it controls its physical and chemical biological properties. The properties determine plant development, water absorption capabilities, and ...

Cats will avoid gardens permanently if you bury 1 natural item that greatly irritates them Cats are creatures of habit and are tricky to deter once they claim your garden as their litterbox, but ...

Lifestyle Gardening Gardening 'Powerful' natural item to bury in hydrangea soil to help huge blooms Hydrangeas are thirsty plants and need to be watered regularly in spring to ensure they grow ...

Other factors that contribute to the level of resistance measured by the penetrometer are the soil texture and soil water content. If these procedures are part of your long-term lawn care, obtaining ...

FS1328,Components of Natural, Mineral Soils vs. Organic-Based Growing Media Most of Earth's terrestrial surface is covered by a porous layer of mineral soil, consisting primarily of fine fragments of ...

The soil samples were analyzed for physicochemical soil properties including soil texture and nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, and potassium concentrations. The interaction between land use type and ...